raindrops

noun

plural of raindrop
as in tears

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  1. tears
  2. droplets
Noun
  • With tears in their eyes, Raq wonders if her son still loves her.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Bret purports to understand, there are unmistakable tears in his eyes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • Its droplets contain proteins, water, salts and small molecules that help the adhesive remain soft and tacky.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rain softly pounding the ground played over the speakers as droplets filled the stage.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Raindrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raindrops. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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